Wellness & Resilience in Law Enforcement: How Officers Learn to Withstand, Recover, and Grow

Wellness & Resilience — Building Stronger Officers, Leaders, and Teams

Wellness and resilience are no longer “nice to have” in law enforcement—they are essential to protecting lives, families, and careers.

In this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, we’re joined by Buddy Johnson and Vinny Greany, instructors in the FBI National Academy Associates Wellness and Resilience curriculum, for an honest and practical conversation about what resilience really looks like in law enforcement today.

Drawing from decades of service and leadership experience, Buddy and Vinny explain why resilience is not about “toughing it out,” but about learning how to withstand stress, recover intentionally, and grow stronger over time. They discuss the long-term cost of unresolved stress, the role of mindset and recovery, and why relationships and connection are critical to sustainable service.

You’ll also hear practical strategies that officers and leaders can begin using immediately—even in small or under-resourced agencies—including simple habits that shift culture, strengthen morale, and support mental, physical, and relational wellness.

Whether you’re an officer, supervisor, command staff member, or someone who supports a first responder, this episode offers grounded insight and actionable tools for navigating stress, building resilience, and leading well—on the job and at home.

Listen in for a thoughtful, experience-driven conversation that reframes strength, supports sustainability, and helps law enforcement professionals thrive beyond survival.

View our show notes at https://www.leleaders.com/elevate/law-enforcement-wellness-leadership